The Upshot

Poison attacks and cannibal scientists: the twisted world of ballet


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The word ballet conjures images of dead-eyed aristocrats peering through tiny binoculars at neurotic gymnasts.


But behind the velvet curtain, lies a sinister world of hard drugs, poison attacks and cannibal scientists.


From vaginal magic shows to Prince Philip’s mistress, welcome to the dark side of the dance…


With guest Erica North.


Links from the pod:


Clip from The Crown when the Queen discover’s Philip’s mistress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIcpK34jzcU


“You had your own ballerina’s for that”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P9Mz1WqqHQ  


Prince Philip’s boys club scene: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10930861/prince-philip-thursday-club-the-crown-real-story-inside-sex-secrets-spies/

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